SOUHAMI, DIANA — Greta & Cecil

UK, Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 24.5cm. Book, The story of the tempestuous romance between screen goddess Greta Garbo and society photographer Cecil Beaton--two enigmatic and iconic legends of the 30s. Best-selling author Souhami has drawn on diaries, letters, photographs, and films to show they both infused their work with the allure of androgyny--while concealing it in their private lives. A beautiful picture of two remarkable individuals and their era. "Compelling reading."--Literary Review. "..fascinating insight.."--Elle review >>>> Love Souhami's books. She always has a relaxed chatty way of presenting all the research she's obviously done, and she writes about people I find fascinating. 273 crisp white pp & 750 g packed for post to you. Excellent/Very Good.